Charlie’s Sandwich Shoppe
About
Charlie’s Sandwich Shoppe is a 30-seat diner in the South End that has been a Boston landmark since 1927. It is known for its legendary turkey hash, all-day breakfast and walls lined with memorabilia, and over nearly a century it has served jazz musicians, athletes, entertainers, politicians and sitting presidents. The classics include griddle cakes, eggs and sandwiches alongside hearty lunches, and the diner’s slogan is simple: this is where hash rules.
The diner carries a civil rights legacy. From the start it welcomed a predominantly African American clientele when much of Boston did not, and it is one of the city’s few remaining sites once listed in the Negro Motorist Green Book. When Charlie’s faced closure in 2017, Damian and Sheree Marciante, formerly of Victoria’s Diner, revived it, refreshing the space while preserving the memorabilia. They now run it with their son Frankie.
What to Know
- Charlie’s won a James Beard Foundation America’s Classics award.
- Dinner service with a menu nodding to family recipes was added in December 2024 on select evenings.
- Takeout and delivery are available.
- Catering and private events can be arranged.
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